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Beautiful Homes 



PUBLISHED BY 

<(C Che {Bungalow ({Man” 

(WALTER G. TRUETTNER) 

4728 LISBON AVENUE 

MILWAUKEE, WIS. 


COPYRIGHT, 1921, WALTER G. TRUETTNER. MILWAUKEE 















“Home” 

To Everyone “Home” means so much—“the place of rest”. Home 
environment reflects and builds character and expresses your indh 
viduality. A shelter for you and the Kiddies. 

“HOME IS HAPPINESS” 

At your leisure ramble through the pages of this book. You will admire it and 
gain ideas. One picture more beautiful than the other—all sensible and practical. 


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HE object of this book is to give you a modern selection of Homes and 
Bungalows—designs that you can actually use—actually build with. 

Each plan is practical and when complete will be as shown herein. 

Mindful of the fact, that most of the Bungalow Books published, show plans 
and sketches that require lots 60 to 100 feet in width, and cannot be used on 
the ordinary city lot-we have prepared the following designs that can be used 
on lots 40 feet wide. Only a few designs shown require 50 ft. lots. 

“You can use the plans the way they are ” 

They will produce beautiful homes, that will have the proper setting, look 
complete and attractive. You cannot blunder in this selection. 



The Bungalow has come to stay—it is a work saver—it’s cozy—that’s why it’s 
popular. 

Years ago this type of home was a “Freak”-now it’s the “House of the hour.” 



The typical Bungalow should be “rustic”— built low and squatty—the exterior 
should be rough—with a mixture of various materials — such as shingles, ce¬ 
ment, stucco and elastica. 

Notice the number of designs shown with closed porches —we call them “all- 
year porches”— screened in the summer and closed with glass in the winter—>4 
winter playground for the Kiddies. 

We emphatically seek to impress upon your mind “these designs are all practi¬ 
cal”— they have been used here in Milwaukee and have made our success. 

Select one of these designs-take it to a reliable contractor - let him build 
it as shown , and you will be more than satisfied when the Home is completed. 
Additional expense and alterations are not necessary, they are now practical 
and complete. 

Should this book not contain your ideas-we will be glad to incorporate them 
into any one of these plans, or will draw new plans according to your direc¬ 
tion and suggestion. The cost, of course, is more than those we have on file. 


(FOR PRICES OF PLANS SEE PAGE THIRTY-NINE) 




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There is a romance of happiness beaming from every window of this home. Just as Homey as is 
this picture, so is the completed home. 

You could not wish for more individuality in design—it is exclusive in all detail and surely should 
make its owner proud. 

Note the flower boxes, the trellises, the wonderful landscape, the possible beauty to be added with 
the proper shrubbery. 

The interior is just as distinct and cozy— the arrangement and size of rooms is all you could wish. 
Your selection of this design would not be criticised. 


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Indeed—You will be proud to be the owner of this home—Think of the many comfortable hours 
you could enjoy on the large, airy porch—with this wonderful view. The proper outside attention 
would give you a little paradise of your own—"Just drift away along these lines for a minute." 

This design is appropriate to any section, irregardless of climate— it is 26 feet 4 inches wide, 
therefore can be built very nicely on a 40 foot lot and still leave a 11 foot side lawn. 

Study the wonderful floor plan—it is convenient and properly arranged. It will house your 
family properly. 




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The Rustic Bungalow Design has had success by those wanting a real Rustic Bungalow. 

It is good looking, has a large porch and is built of wide, rough Cypress Siding—you have every¬ 
thing here you could incorporate in a well planned home—and the cost is not unreasonable. 

It is a home that could be sold rapidly, should you wish to speculate. 






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This neat, attractive bungalow is always worthy of consideration. It is neat and plain—and can 
be built at a moderate cost. It is well designed throughout and has the appearance of a much 
more expensive home. 

The floor plan, as you will note, contains an Alcove which could be used as a Den or Study, a 
good-sized Living and Dining Room—the Kitchen and Bed Rooms are also of fair size. 

Summing it up—all in all—this is a sensible, comfortable home, with no useless frills or fancies. 
You will not go wrong on this selection. 


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Not many homes possess so much peaceful dignity as this Modern Bungalow Design. 

A simple, attractive home like this should appeal to anyone. Imagine yourself the proud owner. 

The outside construction, as shown, should be "Elastica" or cement stucco—with a green stained 
roof. The enclosed porch, fitted up with a grass rug and a few pieces of Willow furniture will 
make one of the coziest rooms in the house. 

This design has made a hit in Milwaukee—we have built three with much profitable success. 


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“You should be proud to own this beautiful Home." 

Notice the distinctive design—exclusive in every way—Regardless of your standing in the com¬ 
munity—this home is suitable for you, whether Capitalist or worker. 

We have built two of these homes for wealthy men of Milwaukee. 

Notice the front porch windows and entrance, the twin dormer on the second floor. 

The porch extends over the entire width of the building—which is really an additional room—the 
wonderful Living Room has Oak floors, Bookcases and Fireplace, and if connected by a pair of 
French doors to the heated porch would make an unusual arrangement. 

The balance of this floor plan is ideal. 


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Success in home-building, as in everything else, results only from conscientious, untiring efforts 
along that particular line. 

This design is a complete effort and reflects much upon the designer. Notice the enclosed porch 
and the terrace, a wonderful effect. We have built several of these Bungalows and sold each one 
before completion. The design is a Success. 

The arrangement, as shown with the Breakfast Room off of the Kitchen makes this an ideal home 
for a West exposure. 

This Home finished in Red Oak and Gum Wood—with Enameled Kitchen and Bed Rooms gives 
you all that could be asked—"Home Sweet Home.” 


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The plan illustrated on this page is convincing proof that the living-quarters and bed rooms 
may be kept distinctly separate. You need not pass through one or more rooms to go to the other 
—note the center passage hall—from there you can go directly to all rooms, except the living room 
—a model arrangement. 

Should you desire bed rooms on the second floor—they can be directly connected to the first floor, 
without going through a long cold attic. 

The wonderfully large porch, enclosed, as shown, gives you an all-year porch. 

This design would make a pleasant showing on a 45 foot lot—and from a speculation standpoint, 
would yield a handsome profit. 


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This Modem home will directly appeal to you who are seeking the unusual combination of a 
modem bungalow with a large open porch. 

This is an individual design with a touch of Craftsman, convenience and beauty. Note the wonder¬ 
ful floor plan. 

Take note of the Pillars and Trellises, which when covered with Ivy, would add wonders to the 
beauty of this porch and also add privacy. 

A wonderful home for a comer—although it will also look well on an inside lot—you could be 
proud of this—and would enjoy it. 


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Yes—this is an extraordinary Modern Milwaukee Bungalow—It possesses beauty and is prac¬ 
tical in all detail—notice the large enclosed porch—the large Living Room—the Breakfast Room, 
which is located properly for a West exposure. 

You can build this design on a 40 foot lot and still have sufficient lawn to do justice to your home. 

This is an attractive seller—you can build this and sell it profitably—it will suit the most particular 
purchaser. 


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The Bungalow shown here has a charming approach and a beautiful setting. Admire for a minute, 
this beautiful landscape effect which you can produce yourself, with the aid of a Landscape 
Gardener. 

An Elastica finished home, with such soft, appealing tones, when framed with the greens of lawn 
and shrubbery, is indeed a picture, which appeals to those who acknowledge the comfort and glory 
of "Home Sweet Home." 

The floor plan 26 feet 4 inches by 45 feet is ideal, convenient, a work saver, a piece of rare beauty. 
This design is individual and has had success here. We have built two of these houses for Pro¬ 
fessional Business men in Milwaukee. They stand as a monument to our business. 


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The place of rest—"Home"—More than half of your life is spent at Home—figure it out—Make 
that time as pleasant as possible — picture yourself spending it here—what more could you desire ? 

A large enclosed porch, a playground for the kiddies, (their own) which you all would enjoy. The 
attractive exterior, the general arrangement of the floor plan and the beautiful yard. 

The ordinary lot 40 by 120 is plenty wide to properly set this home—and still give you a large 
lawn and rear garden. 

The exterior as shown here should be "Elastica" or cement stucco—with a dark trim. 


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The above design is an admirable specimen of a Bungalow Home, exhibiting a comfortable, at¬ 
tractive interior and a distinctive, individual exterior. 

You can build this Bungalow on a lot 40 feet wide and still have a 11 ft. lawn on the main side of 
your building. 

The floor plan has a wonderful large Living Room, two good sized Bed Rooms and a cozy Break¬ 
fast room. A splendid feature in this plan is the fact that you can connect a third Bed Room, 
on the second floor, directly to the center hall stairway. 

With the proper outside color scheme and the good taste of outside planting—this will make a 
wonderful home. 


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"Compact, Convenient and Style"—we can think of no better description of this charming 
Bungalow—the old fashioned Gambrel roof with the old fashioned shutters add a touch of "Home" 
to this distinctive design. 

The enclosed porch, really an extra room, is serviceable all the year round. A private play¬ 
ground for the Kiddies, when the weather isn't fit. The building is 24 feet 4 inches by 46 feet. 
The Living and Dining Rooms in Oak finish with a nice large fire place—beautiful Enameled 
Kitchen—the Breakfast Room and two airy Bed Rooms, finish indeed a home attractive and 
admired by all those interested in "Home". 

This design will display your good judgment and taste. 




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Should you be an admirer of Colonial Homes—the plainness of this design should appeal to you. 
It contains all you could desire. The sensible well balanced floor plan, together with the simple 
exterior, produce an inexpensive home. 

Notice the sensible Kitchen, the large Living Room with fire place and the cheery Dining Room— 
also the stairway to the second floor connecting the three bed rooms and bath. 

The style, arrangement and low cost of this residence are features that should tempt you, as 
a thoughtful home builder. A big home for little money. 

This is a wonderful plan for those who might wish to speculate—You can make money on a home 
like this. 


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This surely has been a popular design, we have built a number of these homes here in Milwaukee, 
with various modifications. You can use this plan on a very short lot—50 by 50 feet, of course, 
sufficient lawn for the front and sides will add beauty. 

The general lay-out is all you could desire. The pantry space can be enlarged and changed into a 
beautiful breakfast room—a kitchen cabinet can be built on the rear wall. The general cost of this 
building is reasonable—here we show the outside construction of a 6 inch "Cypress" Siding and 
shingles. 




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Here is a Modem conservative Bungalow which will appeal to those seeking a plain, still attrac¬ 
tive home. It is well lighted, well ventilated and easy to heat. 

The outside, finished in Cypress siding and shingles, should produce a wonderful rustic affect, 
although you could use other materials as well. 

The building proper is 24 by 44 feet. Study the plan, imagine yourself the proud owner. 

All the comfort and convenience you could expect are obtained in this plan—The cost of same is 
reasonable. 



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This is an individual home—classy, still inexpensive. The seats on the porch form an extra, service¬ 
able attraction. The Living Room is 12 by 25 feet, having a fireplace and partly open stairway 
to the second floor. 


In the kitchen are cupboards with countershelf, flour bins and the necessary kitchen conveniences, 
well lighted and easy to heat. 

The bedrooms and bath on second floor add the finishing touch to this complete, habitable home. 
The inside finish is gumwood—finished in Enamel—The floors are all hardwood. If you have 
always admired a Two floor residence this plan should appeal to you. 

To make the outside attractive—we have suggested white cedar shingles stained moss green and 
the trim in white paint. 


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Here is a model Bungalow of five rooms and bath and a beautiful breakfast room. The porch, 
enclosed as it is, makes an unusually pretty entrance. 

The outside construction is 6 inch Rough Cypress siding and should be stained Green or Brown. 

The building is 26 feet 4 inches by 47 feet. The rooms are all of good size and the general arrange¬ 
ment is quite popular. 

The trellis, flower boxes and terraces, properly trimmed with flowers and shrubbery, add much to 
the possibilities of this individual home.— 


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Just the ordinary 35 or 40 feet lot is all that this design requires. This should not face the North, 
because the porch would shut out the light from the Living Room. 

The plan is only 24 by 44 feet—still it incorporates all those features that make a complete Home. 

Study the large Living Room with a fire-place—the good sized bed rooms—the cheery, light kitchen 
and the breakfast room. 

The design is popular and so is the floor plan and its cost is reasonable. 


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All you need consider about your lot in regard to this home is its width, which should be at least 
40 feet, for this design can be built on any lot, facing any direction. 

You could hardly expect a more beautiful design—it is exclusive, different than the usual type, and 
can be fittingly surrounded with the proper shrubbery. 

Study the floor plan and notice especially the arrangement of the second floor stairway—a big 
feature. 

This home is suitable for the finest location—its selection would give you credit. 


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Here is a modern, conservative frame bungalow which should appeal to those seeking beauty and 
utility at a’minimum expense. 

This design offers unusual possibilities for an effective landscape and garden. 

The well planned arrangement with the open stairway leading to the second floor, permits the 
addition of several good sized bed rooms. You will be proud of a home like this. 


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This distinctive Bungalow design, including such wonderful lines, is exceptionally impressive—it 
will never be forgotten. The interior floor plan is just as complete as the outside is beautiful. 

The large enclosed porch is really an additional room—note the large rooms in general. 

Should you select this design and follow out the plan you will have a real home—"The talk of the 
town”. 


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This design is popular—it gives you full value for every dollar spent. 

To begin with—notice the enclosed porch, of all-year service—the exceptionally large Living Room 
with the large open fire-place—the bed room on the first floor could be used as a den or office. 

There are three bedrooms and bath on the second floor—and a sewing room. 

If you desire a residence, this floor plan should appeal to you. 


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There is sunshine in a home like this—comfort within every room—Hospitality is in its very 
atmosphere. 

Study this plan carefully—it is exceptionally well arranged and the design is unusual. 

A comer lot would be the proper place for this design—although a 50 foot inside lot would also 
go well. 

The illustration shows Brick and Elastica construction—but you might use other material to suit 
your preference. 

Select this plan—carry out the proper planting—and you will have a Paradise of your own. 


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Here indeed is an unusual Modern Home that was truly designed for comfort from start to finish 
—it is well adapted for a corner lot—the floor plan, in all detail, has had proper attention. 

Note the bed rooms connected as they are—the Sun Parlor — a double garage attached to the 
building, with sewer, water and heat—Garage could easily be detached should you so desire. 

This design is exclusive—it can make you a home of distinct satisfaction. 


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This Bungalow should appeal to those seeking the unusual design—it is modem, with a touch of 
Craftsman—containing comfort, convenience and beauty. 

Study this floor plan—it is very much out of the ordinary—while it shows only one bed room on 
the first floor, two additional rooms can be added on the second floor. 

This interior arrangement, properly decorated, will make a lasting impression upon every visitor. 
A lot 50 by 60 feet is sufficient size for this plan. 


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A Pretty Residence—plain in design, but attractive. Square type homes are always popular, 
they give the greatest value for every dollar invested. 

Notice the large Living Room, with the half open stairway, the Den off the Dining Room—the 
upstairs permits three exceptionally large bed rooms and bath. 

There is also a large attic in which you could add a fine Billard room. 

This is a type of home that is always admired, and has always a ready market. 


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An inexpensive home, still complete in all detail. If one bed room on the first floor is sufficient— 
this will make a cozy, desirable home. 

The size is 26 by 36 feet—with a full size attic in which you could add two extra bed rooms. 
Study the floor plan, it contains all you could desire, and should be attractive in price. 

Should you want to speculate—this home would be a money maker. 


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This Bungalow home possesses a combination of beauty and practicability that go well together. 

The plan is convenient, attractive and cozy. Notice the large closet off of the Vestibule—the two 
large clothes closets in the bed room. 

The well arranged stairway permits a wonderful arrangement of additional rooms on the second 
floor. The sun room can also be used as a breakfast room. This design is well worth considera¬ 
tion. 


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The home pictured here is of a style that lends itself well to Elastica Construction. The combina¬ 
tion shown here is wide pine siding below the belt course and Elastica above—making a very 
beautiful job. 

The floor plan is ideal and well arranged. The stairway, with its double entrance, is a conven¬ 
ience much sought for in homes of this kind. 

This home should properly be set on a 50 foot lot to give you the proper landscape possibilities. 
This is one of those expensive looking homes, that are really inexpensive. 


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This bungalow is so planned as to give the most room and accommodation possible for the cost. 

It is well adapted for those with limited means—there are five very nice rooms and a wonderful 
attic in which three additional rooms might later be added—the ordinary 35 or 40 foot lot is suffi¬ 
cient to properly set this home— 

The proper outside planting will add many dollars to its value. 

This is a good design to speculate with. 


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A retired manufacturer here selected this design for this home—It was built for him and is a charm¬ 
ing home. 

So it would be for you—to be proud of—use and enjoy—One of the attractions of this bungalow 
is the long sweeping roof—which also coveres the porch. 

In this plan the rooms are all of good size and communicate well together. 

Notice the center passage hall—it connects to all adjoining rooms. 

Although this home is not elaborate, it will furnish you with real comfort and pleasure. 


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An inviting and comfortable bungalow of the broad front variety, with the main roof relieved by 
the flat open porch. 

The porch columns should be built of field stone or "Elastica" as shown to make a decided effect. 

There are 5 commodious rooms and bath, plus the breakfast room. The wide fireplace adds much 
to the interior appearance of the Living Room. The Dining Room with a vaulted ceiling and 
panneled walls has a built-in Buffet. 

The general design is well worth consideration. 


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PRICE of Plans 
and Specifications 


We will furnish: 

Four sets of Blue Prints 
and two sets of Specifi¬ 
cations for Twenty-Five 
Dollars (25.00). 

These prices include: 

Front and Side Elevations, 
Basement, First and Second 
floor plans. 

Detail of Interior Trim and 
Cabinet Work—All ready for 
bids. 

When ordering state Number 
of Design. 

Send check or money order. 


ORDER BLANK 


<<c Uhe {Bungalow {XCan” 

(WALTER G. TRUETTNER) 

4728 Lisbon Ave,, Milwaukee,Wis. 

Dear Sir:—Enclosed please find my M oney e order for which send 
Set of Prints and Specifications of Design No_ 

Name___ 

Street and No_ 

City_ State_ 


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We have faithfully tried, and will continue, to give you horn 
est and reliable information at small expense, and hope that 
the turning of this last page finds you perfectly satisfied. 


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‘Perhaps a suggestion may be ventured ~ 

“Advise your friends of this book”. Its contents will lay up 
in store, a good foundation for the future, 


“ When {Building-^ime Comes.” 


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